Egypt: Further Information: Shawkan’s trial adjourned until 1 November

26 October 2016, Index number: MDE 12/5001/2016

A Cairo court adjourned to 1 November the trial of photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, popularly known as Shawkan. He is a prisoner of conscience facing nine trumped-up charges and is at risk of the death penalty, if convicted.